Regional Police Commanders are convening in Nairobi for a series of meetings with their newly appointed superiors. Both Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat and his Administration Police Service counterpart Gilbert Masengeli will meet the regional police bosses for inaugural discussions on Monday, according to officials.
These meetings mark the first time the DIGs will meet the officers since their appointments. Masengeli is set to meet all officers on Tuesday, August 6, at the National Police Training Campus in Embakasi, where he will act as Inspector General of police. Insiders report that Masengeli will urge the commanders to work diligently for the country’s safety.
A key topic of discussion will be the planned protests on Thursday, August 8, with officials indicating plans to disperse the protests.
The process of appointing a new Inspector General (IG) is ongoing, following the resignation of Japhet Koome on July 12. The new police leaders take office amidst numerous national challenges, including unemployment and rising crime rates.
The role of DIG-KPS entails commanding, controlling, and administering the Kenya Police Service under the IG’s direction. The DIG-APS leads the Administration Police Service, also under the IG’s control. Both are now responsible for implementing the Justice Maraga report on police reforms.
